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TOKYO DAY TRIP: MT FUJI & HAKONE
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Many visitors to Tokyo have their heart set on getting out of the city, especially to view nearby Mt. Fuji and onwards see more Japanese culture in cities like Hakone. While this offers a wonderful day trip outside of the city, be sure to allow plenty of time to enjoy Tokyo itself as this is one of the world's most incredible cities to explore, with an endless array of activities, restaurants and bars to keep you busy. If i had my time in Tokyo again, I wouldn't spend less than 3-5 days in the city itself, followed by at least one day trip outside of the city.
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Tokyo Day Trip: Visiting Mt. Fuji
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As I was visiting Japan as part of the Splendours of Japan tour with Trafalgar, a day trip to Mt. Fuji & Hakone was already arranged in our schedules. I was visiting Japan with my dad who was very keen to view the mountain, however we were both unaware how rare sightings could be in winter as often the mountain is covered in thick clouds.
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Lake Kawaguchi
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The views from lake kawaguchi were second to none - there really couldn't have been a more impressive sight in the world on that day! Whilst here be sure to pop in to the souveniers shop after you've taken your happy snaps and treat yourself to a blueberry or vanilla (or both like me!) soft serve ice cream. You'll soon realise that the Japanese are very fond of their soft serve flavours - from matcha through to wasabi even!
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Visiting Hakone
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Making the most of a day trip, there is plenty of time to continue viewing Mt. Fuji from afar alongside a visit to the nearby town of Hakone. From a top the cable car you can see Mt. Fuji from a further distance on a clear day, however don't be surprised if you are greeted with thick cloud cover!
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